title: Closure of minor wounds with tissue adhesive.
abstract: This article provides basic information on safe and effective wound closure using tissue adhesive. Although it is intended for staff who are new to emergency care, it can be used by more experienced staff as a refresher or teaching aid.
authors.affiliation: Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Berkshire.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Caton-Richards
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016527:Drug Costs; D016529:Emergency Nursing; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D012449:Safety; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives